Part3D BridgeFrom iPadto slicer.
A small helper for your computer. Tap Send to Slicer in Part3D and the part opens in your slicer. No cables, no cloud, no IP addresses.
Free · Version 0.1.1 · macOS, Windows and Linux
- Orca Slicer
- Bambu Studio
- Creality Print
- System default
Three steps.No setup.
- 01
Install Bridge
Download it for your Mac, Windows or Linux computer and open it. It moves to the menu bar or system tray.
- 02
Join the same Wi-Fi
Keep your iPad and computer on the same network. Part3D finds Bridge on its own.
- 03
Send to Slicer
Tap Send to Slicer in Part3D. The part opens in your slicer, ready to print.
Built to beinvisible.
Bridge waits in your menu bar or system tray and only does something when a part arrives.
- Discovery
- Bridge announces itself on your network with Bonjour (mDNS), so there’s nothing to type on your iPad.
- Pairing
- Each iPad pairs once. Every transfer after that is signed with that device’s own key, so only your devices can send.
- Slicers
- Finds Orca Slicer, Bambu Studio and Creality Print on your computer, or opens the file in the app you use for STL files.
- Privacy
- Parts go straight from your iPad to your computer over your local network. Nothing passes through the cloud.
- Footprint
- Under 10 MB to download and under 15 MB of memory while it runs.
Free onevery computer.
Version 0.1.1. Install it on the computer you slice on.
iPad can’t find Bridge?
Are both devices on the same network?
Your iPad and computer need to be on the same Wi-Fi or local network. Guest networks and some office networks keep devices apart; try your home network.
Is Bridge running?
Look for the Bridge icon in the menu bar on Mac, or in the system tray on Windows and Linux. If it isn’t there, open Part3D Bridge again.
Is a firewall blocking it?
Bridge listens on port 8844. If your computer asks whether Part3D Bridge may accept incoming connections, allow it, or add the port to your firewall’s allowed list.
Using Linux?
Discovery uses Avahi on Linux. Make sure the avahi-daemon service is installed and running.
Don’t have Part3D yet?
Bridge is free with every copy of Part3D.